2026 Sarcoma Awareness Month

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Sarcoma is a rare and aggressive group of cancers that can develop in bone, cartilage or soft tissue. While it accounts for just 1.5 per cent of all cancers, it disproportionately affects children, teenagers and young adults, representing around 20 per cent of cancers diagnosed in adolescents and young adults.

Despite its devastating impact, sarcoma remains one of Australia's most overlooked cancers.

Patients often face delayed diagnosis, limited treatment options and significant out-of-pocket costs. Many families are forced to travel long distances to access specialist care, while researchers continue to fight for funding to advance desperately needed treatments.

This Sarcoma Awareness Month help us to raise awareness and funds for vital sarcoma research.

This Medical Life Podcast

As part of Sarcoma Awareness Month 2026, This Medical Life Podcast is interviewing some of the foremost sarcoma specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

Part one is now available to listen, with ANZSA board members A/Prof Richard Boyle and Prof Fiona Maclean discussing "Avoiding the Whoops Lesion". Follow the link below to listen.

Episode 104: Soft tissue sarcoma - Avoiding the Whoops Lesion